I was really craving hand pulled noodles. Luckily I stumbled upon Yo Noodles as the closest thing to me (about an hour drive). What I enjoyed about Yo more than a place like Dumpling District (very similar in menu) was the quality and vibes of the service and atmosphere. The servers were very helpful to explain the dishes to my family members who needed some help. The food hit! The Spicy dry noodles are definitely what drew me to come here and they did not disappoint. My kids loved the pork chops. The seafood soup was loaded! The flavors were exceptional. And for as much food as we order, the price was pretty reasonable! We look forward to our next visit! read more

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Food was decent, but nothing special. We were there for about 30 minutes and received very minimal service: our order was taken promptly, the food was dropped off, and that was essentially it. We left a tip below the 15-30% the restaurant apparently expects, and the waiter told us it was "unacceptable" and made a condescending comment about understanding if we were "having a hard time." We would have come back, but that interaction completely changed our mind. read more

The food was fine. The atmosphere busy and very loud. The service was stoic. But, what concerned me is that I couldn't use my credit card as I hadn't spent $25 on my meal. I saw no indicators indicating that was their policy. Thank goodness that my friend had enough cash with her to cover my $15 meal plus tip. read more

I used to come here pretty often, but as of our last visit, the quality has significantly tanked and it's pretty evident that they've started cutting corners. For example, the Panfried Pork Bun used to be my favorite item here but they've changed the recipe significantly. The pork filling used to be a lot larger and juicier...but now when you break open the bun, the filling is so small that half of the bun doesn't even have any meat. 80% of the bun is just dough and it's not fried well and quite greasy. Everything overall was way too greasy, including the crueller and the dry noodles were swimming in oil. I did like the texture of the noodles, but unfortunately it was overshadowed by the oiliness of the broth it was sitting in. It's really sad to see this place fall short since it opened a couple years ago. I'm hoping that they can improve their quality of food as it's really gone downhill since opening. read more

Yu Noodles - Pan fried pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Good food at a reasonable price. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are fair, making it a great value. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. Overall, a good spot for a satisfying meal, and I'd definitely come back. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I've been to Yu Noodles in Arlington, and since that was decent, I decided to try the location in Herndon. I thought it'd be the same, but Herndon is definitely better, and portions are larger (maybe it's the difference between lunchtime and dinner time?). Every was great, and the service was fantastic...they really paid attention to us. read more

I've been to numerous other Yu Noodle spot so I was excited that this opened near me and I was stoked to try it out with my husband. It's quit empty during the weekdays, lunchtime, and we were both stuffed to the brim after finishing the entrees and sharing an appetizer. Would come back again and again as we've recently moved here from downtown dc. read more

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Enjoyed our visit to Yu Noodles in Herndon. We couldn't decide on which soup dumpling to get so we ordered the rainbow to try each one. Our favorite was the green one (shrimp & pork). Inordered the Chicken cooked in scallion oil with sesame oil - very light and delicious. Served with a side of cold shredded carrots, edamame, and cucumber/squash? Not too strong of a scallion flavor but light and refreshing and not too heavy. We enjoyed our meal and wish we lived closer!! Will be back again! read more

Yu Noodles - N6. Noodle in Scallion Oil w. Chicken 葱油拌面 - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Yu Noodles in Herndon = Hong Kong flavor explosion with a side of "oops, we accidentally ordered half the menu." Came here for a chill lunch with my daughter. We told ourselves we'd "eat light." That was a lie. We left with happy bellies, full hearts, and a mild food coma. Here's what we devoured: * Chili Chicken Noodles - A little dry. Not bad, but needed more sauce to keep up with the rest of the party. * Shrimp Dumplings - Silky, juicy, and absolute perfection. These dumplings have their life together. * Chicken Broth Dumplings - SO GOOD. Non-pork and still packed with deep flavor. Honestly, a rare and beautiful find. * Potato Skewer - Twirly, crispy magic. Like a potato on a carnival ride. * Scallion Pancakes - Flaky, golden, and dangerously snackable. We didn't fight over the last piece... but there were side-eyes. Decor? Lovely and warm. Service? Genuinely friendly. They even checked if we liked everything--and didn't disappear after dropping the food. Respect! Final thoughts: A true foodie delight with a taste of Hong Kong. Four stars only because the chicken noodles didn't wow us--but everything else was a 10/10. We'll be back... maybe with a second stomach. read more

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Came in for lunch on a week day with 4 people. We found the place to have plenty of seats and was warm and very clean. Service was quick and business like. We had 2 orders of the soup dumplings and they were good not great. Not as much liquid as I remember from other places. A couple of us had the dry noodles and they were good. I had one of the soups and it had really good flavor, I just wish it was a little bit hotter (temperature). Overall, a fun place to try with unique food! read more

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Yu Noodles is really good. I've been to both the Fairfax and the Herndon locations and they're pretty similar, so go to whichever is closer. Fairfax was really crowded when we went at prime lunch time (11:30am/12:00p), so be aware. I had the Sesame Paste Noodles with Minced Pork (N7) and the Spicy Oil Pork Wonton (S7). My wife had the Chongqing Noodles (N1). For Sichuan, the spice level is a bit tame - you won't get the Sichuan peppercorn numb-your-lips effect here, but you'll get decent spice. There's a container of hot chili oil on the table if you need a little extra. The wontons were really good. They came out quickly and were nice and hot. The peanuts and small bits of pickled vegetable added some good crunch to this dish. The pork had a little bit of chew to it and was tasty. I was really looking for a dan dan mian dish and I think the closest here is the sesame paste noodles with minced pork. It's not spicy on it's own so I did add a few scoops of hot chili oil. There were a lot of peanuts and whole fresh soybeans in this dish. There are a lot of peanuts in many of the dishes here, so be aware. These noodles had a nice, creamy sesame-y taste to them and overall, the dish was very good. My wife said her dish - Chongqing noodles - didn't taste very spicy at first. She then added a small spoonful of hot chili oil, as well as some soy sauce and vinegar (also at the table). This spiced things up a bit more for her. She particularly liked the fried egg. Now that I mention the soy sauce, both noodle dishes we ordered were not very salty to begin with, almost to the point of not having enough pop in their native flavors. The addition of hot chili oil to my dish was sufficient, but you might find yourself adding a bit of soy sauce if you're used to more salt. On a previous visit, I had these same noodles, but also added a fried pork chop side ($5). If you're into fatty, salty. porky goodness, I recommend adding this as a side -- where else can you get a $5 fried pork chop? read more

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We ordered through Uber Eats and the food was delicious. We ordered the cucumber with garlic sauce and the chicken leg noodle soup. We also ordered the sesame balls. We also added vegetable and a chicken leg and beef and sichuan beef noodle soup. I did order minced pork, however, it never arrived and I did file a complaint about it and we did get a return on it so we are happy about that. However, the service was wonderful. We will most likely be ordering from here again since the food was delicious! read more

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Great place for some dumplings. We also got some pork buns which were delicious. I've been here a few times now and service is always good along with a clean environment and good decorations. read more

I had heard great reviews of Yu Noodles for a while and had it marked to try it out. We finally got to try it out and I'm quite disappointed. The soup dumplings were okay but 3 different noodles we had lacked depth. It's like, they have the right ingredients to make perfect dishes but just lack that umami and depth. The service was very good, they were attentive and helpful. Just wish the food itself had substance. read more

I remember a time when all my friends and family raving about the original Yu Noodles in Fairfax. We all tried that and loved the place because that was the only spot we had a few years back that offered that kind of flavor in the area. Now, there have been a bunch of similar places popping up, how does this Yu Noodles in Herndon fare? Pretty average if I have to be honest from the food, the staff, to the décor. I came with a big group and we shared bites. I wasn't wowed by any of the options. Maybe I've become too sensitized or the place is average. Was it bad? No, not at all. It's not memorable to me taste-wise. We ordered soup dumplings, spicy wontons, dried beef noodles, intestine noodles, sour soup-based beef noodles, and fish noodles. None of them stood out to me. The spicy wonton was probably the best one out of them. Even then, I could kind of tell the texture of the wonton was slightly off like it had been in the water too long or like it was pre-boiled and re-boiled before serving. Don't get me wrong though, this place isn't bad at all. If you're feeling authentic Chinese noodles and you don't feel like driving far, it's a decent option. read more

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I've been wanting to visit Yu Noodle for quite a while, but haven't been in an area with one of their locations--until today! After a specialist appointment on a cold and rainy day, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally give it a try. I had to sample their signature noodle dishes, so I went with the Yinbin Spicy Dry Noodles. I also couldn't resist the soup dumplings (both the peppercorn and the pork varieties), and I wanted something with a crunch, so I added the cruller to my order. The soup dumplings were absolutely amazing! Delicious, flavorful, and perfectly crafted--I can't rave enough about how tasty they were. The Yinbin Spicy Dry Noodles were another standout. They felt so light and airy when eating, but the generous portion and hearty toppings made them a satisfying meal. As for the cruller, it was just okay. It's fried dough--nothing special--and I think it could have been elevated with a dip or even a custard filling. Overall, I had a fantastic visit and can't wait to return to try their soups and explore more noodle dishes. Highly recommend giving this place a try, especially on a chilly day! read more

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Hard to find this kind of food locally. Being from Philadelphia it was readily available. Amazing service and quality. Get the chickpea soup. Excellent dumplings read more

Yu Noodles - Pork Soup Dumplings (6pcs) - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I'm a fan. I always get the number 5 noodle dish, the Yibin Spicy Dry Noodles, and it is delicious every time. Other dishes look good too. I like the cucumber water they serve. The owner and servers are all friendly and fast. read more

Solid food here! I would say portions are a little small, and the xiao long baos, here are good but not mind-blowing. I've come back from time to time. It's a good spot overall. read more

Service was excellent. Our server is attentive and very nice. I ordered lamb noodle soup but the meat was hard and full of fridge smell. I've been there more than 5 times but the quality of food goes downward. read more

All of our items -- spicy oil wontons, yibin noodles, noodle soup with chicken leg, and rice plate with chicken leg -- were delicious. The spicy items are a nice medium spicy and not fully numbing. I would say wonderfully savory. :) The chicken on the rice plate was somehow tastier than the chicken in the noodle soup, and the rice plate also included minced pork, a fried egg, a Chinese-style kimchi (kind of weirdly sweet), and broccoli. Portions were large, especially for the price. Service was fast and kind. They gave us a large carafe for water and very promptly replaced it when it started getting low. They were happy to bring us extra bowls and forks for the kids. Ordering and getting the check were easy and efficient. Interior is clean and relatively modern. read more

Yu Noodles is one of my fav. Chinese restaurants. Any location is good. We always go to the one in Fairfax it's very small and has a limited seating capacity. Until a friend of mine brought me here. It's much more bigger, same food. Customer service is fantastic. Perfect for a large group. We got the Cucumber with Garlic Sauce it's one of my favorite 10/10 , Seafood Noodle Soup it's alright 6/10, Pork Soup Dumplings is a MUST 10/10, Crystal Shrimp Dumpling its okay 8/10, Spicy Oil Wonton 10/10 Scallion Pancake 10/10.. must try if you are in Herndon VA or Fairfax VA read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Yu Noodles offering of Sichuan noodles, soup dumplings, and other delights unique to this part of town enticed me and my wife visit for a Lunar New Year dinner. We had heard great things about the food here from friends and family, and were excited to see if the xia long bao could rival our usual go to Bob's in Rockville. The soup dumplings, while solid, did not quite meet the mark. We appreciated the peppercorn and chili notes of both the dumpling skin and broth as well as the quantity of broth itself. However, slightly flabby wrappers tasted doughy, and the flavor of the broth and meat lacked the collagen richness I enjoy. That being said, we have had far worse soup dumplings and the ones here are well worth a try for a newcomer or to get a quick fix. Fortunately, every other item we order tasted great. The chili oil wontons have appropriately tender skins and arrive swimming in a tangy, slightly numbing Sichuan chili oil that makes for an addictive bite. The pillowy soft steamed buns have the perfect, fluffy texture and the meat filling is savory rather than sweet, which complements the rest of the dishes well. The Yibin dry noodles brought a huge bowl of tender-chewy wheat noodles tossed in a nutty, piquant sauce and topped with flavorful crumbles of ground pork, which made for a great experience both taste and texture-wise. Our bill totaled about $50 (including tip) and we left reasonably stuffed. While service was slow to start due the restaurant being unusually busy, the folks running the show were quite sweet and our food arrived accurately and freshly. As such, Yu Noodles may not supplant our usual favorites for soup dumplings but is a worthy visit for unique Chinese dishes in the area. read more

Yu Noodles has slowly transformed into the Must-go-to DMV area Taiwanese/Chinese place where you're guaranteed good flavors at a reasonable price. I've ordered a number of dishes here including the appetizers to cold noodles and hot noodle soups and nothing disappoints. I would definitely say that their noodle soups are worth it and surprisingly authentic compared to the modern decor. I would also recommend the mango sago dessert for those wanting to try something that's not too sweet but also filling. read more

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This always stands as my favorite place for soup dumplings out of the places i've tried in virginia! The peppercorn soup dumplings are not too spicy and always deliver flavour! The Yibin dry noodles is also a very popular choice with the spice building up over time. Despite other items being good, 2 sets of the soup dumplings always has me filled and is a solid safe option to take friends! Service is always great! read more

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Server: LAN is amazing. She gave great recommendations and was very attentive. Not the typical Chinese restaurant service. Food: Amazing as usual. I love their lamb soup which they didn't have (I think heard her say it's seasonal). Ambiance: Interior is bigger than the one in first one in rockville, Md. Feels clean. Appreciate the table bussing because we order a lot of food usually. Great place to eat! Definitely go! read more

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Thumbs up. Not your absolutely 100% authentic Sichuan / Chongqing cuisine, but close enough. The menu took inspiration from other schools of Chinese cuisines north and south, and adapted for the US market, still quite tasteful. Photos attached could be matched with the wrong menu item names, it's been a while haha. Would recommend 100%. read more

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Visited towards the end of the day. The restaurant was pretty crowded for a weekday evening. The service was prompt and parking easy. The servers began letting incoming customers know they no longer take orders or dine-in after 8:30pm. The ambiance is different than the ones I had been accustomed to at the Rockville location. The interior is bigger and brighter. Not necessarily a more comfortable dining experience given the drafty tiny table we were assigned to near the entrance. The food itself was very mild and underwhelming. The Yibin spicy dry noodles were not very flavorful or spicy at all. The soup dumplings had hardly any soup inside. It was gummy and dry. The scallion pancakes were ok. The texture was good but not salty enough. The pork chops were good but wished they gave us a knife or something to cut it. Lastly, I just wished I didn't feel so rushed to finish eating so the servers can clear the table and call it a day. Given the abundance of other dining options in the area, I will most likely not return. read more

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Had hoped for more authentic and flavorful Qongqing cuisine but frankly this was not that great. The wood ear had a great sauce and the spicy pork wontons hit right. But the other ground meat/rice dishes, meat dishes, and noodle dishes were so bland and lacking in any spice/flavor, and the meats were extremely tough and gristly and dry. Would not order again. read more

Such a homey, welcoming place here in Herndon! The workers were sweet, patient, and the food was surprisingly tasty! We got the sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, and dumplings! All were amazing! Tip: just remember these side dishes may be more on the greasy side but still delish! read more

Yu Noodles - Sesame Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

This is one of our favorite Asian restaurant. Our go to dishes here are pork chop on rice, sichuan beef noodles soup, yibin spicy dry noodles, and scallion pancakes. Recently we tried the pan fried chive and pork dumplings. This is a simple sit down restaurant where you Just order and the food comes to your table. Rice dishes are quicker to come out than noodles dishes if you are in a hurry. read more

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For anyone who grew up in the Great Falls/Herndon area, the Elden Shopping Center is extremely nostalgic! Yu Noodles has always been a stable of the complex and I was excited to visit on a cold winter night. I ordered the Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup - a warm bowl of pulled noodles, thinly sliced beef, crunchy Chinese broccoli, and cilantro all bided by a spicy Sichuan broth While I loved the kick from the soup's base, it was a bit on the oily side. However, that didn't take away from the tasty flavors. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The service is efficient with a friendly wait staff ready to answer any questions. Great visit! read more

Yu Noodles - N4. Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Wow, this location in particular is pretty good. I got the noodles in scallion oil with chicken and it was delicious. This location seems to be a lot better than the one in Fairfax. read more

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Went here on a vacation trip. The environment was so welcoming and friendly and it was by far the best food we have had on this trip! Well worth the stop and time! read more

Food came out cold, steamed meat buns was not tasty at all we needed up only having 1/2 one.. I had the chicken over rice with cold egg and cold broccoli.. Not good at all read more

Yu Noodles - Steamed Meat Buns - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

This place provide a nice service compare to what you will get in most Asian restaurant within the area. Yu noddle been fav spot on mind since fairfax. Recently try Beef Over rice it was comforting. Not too strong of a flavor but yummy savory with hint of five spice sweetness and creaminess of the poaches egg. I always get a side of intestine just for that fattyness flavor. read more

Yu Noodles - R3. Beef Over Rice with Poached Egg - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Fast service, good food, large portions! This place is great authentic Chinese street food

Wow. I'm blown away. It's been 14 months since our last visit. Just like last time, we had the same waitress and same table. She looked at us and said, I remember you guys. She was super nice and did was delicious. We ordered almost the same food as last time, and the prices were the same too! Can't wait to go back. read more

Stopped here on a Wednesday night for our first dinner in town. Upon Vog's recommendation I got one of the beef bowls that was as close to ramen as we could get. We also grabbed a couple orders of soup dumplings - the orange being a spicy version. Also added gyoza. The soup dumplings were very good - just the right temperature and the flavor was great. Gyoza was spot on as well - though it's hard to screw them up. I however didn't like my beef broth bowl- so like a small child, Vog and I swapped meals. His was a hot noodle topped with cold vegetables and chicken. This - was very good. Vog saved the day (rare). read more

5/5! Absolutely love Yu Noodles. Having been to the one in Fairfax, and finding out there's one in Herndon that's closer to where I live, I made a trip here immediately! The Food: A friend and I shared some "Spicy Oil Wontons", "Peppercorn Spicy Soup Dumplings" as appetizers. I had the "Chongqing Noodles" as my entree. The shared dishes were delicious! The Spicy oil wontons had so much flavor and toppings that worked well with the chili oil. The Soup Dumplings had a good amount of soup in them, although a little small, were delicious. Add some chili oil into the soup dumplings and that'll hit the spot. My main entree, Chongqing Noodles, were delicious as well. Noodles soaked ina spicy soup of sort, topped with some peanuts, a fried egg and some veggies. Overall a delicious meal! The Service: Service was great! Wasn't busy when we went, so we got sat down immediately. Service was fast as well. no complaints The Atmosphere: Plenty of seating here. The restaurant is spacious, nice and clean as well. Overall, a 5/5! Just as good as the Fairfax location. Staff and food are amazing. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Yu Noodles - N1. Chongqing Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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